Collapse rear drive shaft?

[Nisse Järnet]

Yeah can you collapse it by the diff? It kinda looks like it but im not sure.

[spdracrm3]

yes loosen the large nut 1 -2 turns and pray to the rust gods that they will allow it to slide/collapse !

https://www.bmwtechinfo.com/repair/main/561en/htm/459.htm

[Nisse Järnet]

Thanks! That shit is tight! I dont have right tools where im at but i will figure it out :P

[spdracrm3]

yes that is normally the case Re: the "rust gods" mention....even if you get it loose they usually dont like to slide either..might have to soak it with PB Blaster for awhile (dont apply heat as that will damage the bellows)

if you get it out its worth taking the time to disassemble it and coat everything with anti-sieze to prevent further issues.

[Nisse Järnet]

Yeah i sprayed it real good, but im trying to get the gearbox in a steep angle and get the shaft loose up front :) Not going to reuse any of this anyway so im a little hard on it haha :P

[Nisse Järnet]

Ha! Got it loose in the front, thanks to the good ol big crowbar :D